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The Rational Life

Original title: Lizhi pai shenghuo
  • TV Series
  • 2021–
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
952
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The Rational Life (2021)
Shen Ruo Xin is a thirty-something professional who decides to take a stand against unfair societal expectations At her workplace she finds herself drawn to two different men - one her trusted, younger assistant, the other her bachelor boss. Knowing she is considered a 'leftover woman' weighs heavily on her. Will she opt to marry the man society deems appropriate, or will she listen to her heart and screw up the courage to pursue a romance with the younger man?
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A career-driven 30-something must contend with a cutthroat workplace, a love triangle and her nagging mom.A career-driven 30-something must contend with a cutthroat workplace, a love triangle and her nagging mom.A career-driven 30-something must contend with a cutthroat workplace, a love triangle and her nagging mom.

  • Stars
    • Zonghan Li
    • Dylan Wang
    • Lan Qin
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    • IMDb RATING
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    • Stars
      • Zonghan Li
      • Dylan Wang
      • Lan Qin
    • 29User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    • Xu Ming Jie
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    • Qi Xiao
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    • Shen Ruoxin
    Bao Wen Jin
    • Song Zi Yan
    Hong Pan
    • Mother Shen
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      Qin Lan who is 41 at the time of filming is 19 years older than Dylan Wang who is 21.

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    amazing

    The acting is very good, they do a good job portraying their characters. Love dylan wang's acting in this drama.
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    • Apr 3, 2021
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    • Release date
      • June 18, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • China
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    • Languages
      • Mandarin
      • Chinese
    • Also known as
      • The Woman Who Cannot Fall in Love
    • Production company
      • Mango TV
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      45 minutes
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